"Bring Back the Birds"

I was then an elementary grade three teacher when I, together with my pupils, started to plant mahogany seedlings outside the school fence in support of our department's program, "Bring Back the Birds." After a week, we felt disappointed because stray animals had destroyed the plants we planted despite the presence of tree guards. Likewise, unconcerned individuals kept on vandalizing the plants.

We needed to replace them. I approached the Parents-Teachers Association officers and barangay (local village) officials and asked for assistance in keeping the plants from further attack. After some discussions, they agreed to help us in our predicament. A few years later, the seedlings grew into full trees. At this time, these trees have become a haven for birds as well as shade for weary travelers.

When I was transferred to another school, I sustained the program and planted narra seedlings. Happily, those seedlings survived the threat of the environment and grew into beautiful trees.

Now, in my present station, despite objections (seedlings cost something...), we planted mango seedlings and dubbed the activity "Adopt-A-Tree" wherein teachers and stakeholders plant mango seedlings in a vacant space in our schoolyard at their own expense. The pupils do their share in nurturing and caring for the plants, doing maintenance such as weeding and watering the mango seedlings.

Comments for "Bring Back the Birds"

Growing plants would benefit not only one of the systems in the ecological world. It substantiates humanity, nature and other earthly resources. Plants feed humans. Humans feed animals. Animals enrich soil where most of the plants thrive. Congratulations! Your project could be emulated. If everybody plants a tree, Mother Earth will always be the most beautiful place to live in. With hummingbirds around... an evidence of peace and wonderful living.

May 13, 2014Rating

Let's go plantingby: Perlie

Planting is really fun from morn 'til the end of sun! It gives a refreshing touch to the heart and mind. How I wish everyone shared with me this feeling of mine.

May 08, 2014Rating

My advocacyby: PRECY

I am also an advocate of bringing the birds back to our school. That's why I support our national greening program.... Join me, everyone!

Apr 22, 2014Rating

Life's Inevitable and Necessary Lessonby: Anonymous

In Earth, we are all sojourners. All are temporary. Even what we call rights are just privileges. Use is not a synonym to Abuse. We have the privilege to use what the land, water and air offer in order to thrive and sustain existence but it is coupled with the responsibility to protect and preserve them for our children, our children's children and so on. Like us, future generations have the right to live and exist. Let our children see a beautiful world rather than hear a story of how beautiful our world once was.

Apr 21, 2014Rating

Excellentby: Happyme

I always admire people who have concern for our mother nature... keep up the good work and god bless!

Apr 21, 2014Rating

Green is my colorby: Mademoiselle

Green means life and nature... the most restful color. It symbolizes self-respect and well-being. When I was in my 5th grade my teacher told us that if we feel our eyes are already tired we have to stare at something green because the color relaxes our eyes. So just like in our environment, just like the birds ... they would always love to see the nature green, which makes them always comfortable.

Apr 19, 2014Rating

Very touching!by: Elvira

This topic was so inspiring to every individual. We should help in caring for our mother earth, our environment, in order to save our mother earth especially from this phenomenon that we're facing, the global warming greenhouse effect, by planting trees.

There are numerous benefits... Trees manufacture oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide. They provide shade in summer and windbreak in winter. Trees reduce crime in low-income urban areas and increase property values. Trees help us save energy, improve air quality, conserve water and provide homes to wildlife. Large and majestic trees are a major asset to any community. Trees are tremendous because they provide a home for our native creatures. Many of our native birds nest in holes in our trees, which gives them protection from predators, warmth and a place to keep dry. Others nest in the treetops, so they can see their enemies from afar!

Planting trees is a way for people to give back to the environment for future generations and offset the damage done by their carbon footprint.